Kimberly Johnston
Falconer,NY
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Counselor
Southern Tier Environments for Living
09.2014 - 08.2025
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Administered preliminary and comprehensive vocational assessments.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Promoted development of interviewing, resume writing, and etiquette skills.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, limitations, and potential barriers to successful reintegration into society.
- Assisted clients in achieving vocational goals through focused job coaching and training sessions.
- Promoted client self-advocacy by teaching necessary skills for navigating various systems such as healthcare, employment, and housing assistance programs.
- Evaluated clients'' progress regularly and adjusted rehabilitation strategies accordingly for better results.
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life with comprehensive counseling services addressing their unique mental, emotional, and physical needs.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized guidance on available community resources and support services.
- Improved client rehabilitation outcomes by developing and implementing customized treatment plans.
- Advocated for appropriate accommodations on behalf of clients in educational or workplace settings, ensuring equal opportunity participation in daily activities.
- Empowered clients to make informed decisions about their futures by providing up-to-date information on relevant laws, regulations, and resources.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing education by attending professional development seminars and workshops, continually expanding knowledge of rehabilitation counseling techniques.
- Helped clients adapt to altered lifestyles while providing therapeutic environments for clients and families.
Associate Counselor
SouthernTier Environments for Living
07.2011 - 08.2025
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues on shared cases or projects.
- Maintained detailed case notes and records, contributing to accurate documentation of client progress and outcomes.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of counseling interventions through ongoing monitoring of client progress and feedback from other team members.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients to address specific needs and goals, resulting in improved mental health outcomes.
- Enhanced client relationships by providing consistent, professional counseling services and maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients.
- Educated family members on mental health issues affecting their loved ones in order to foster understanding and provide additional support mechanisms outside of therapy sessions.
- Established and maintained professional referral networks to facilitate timely access to additional treatment resources for clients when needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, ensuring the safety and well-being of all clients involved.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' mental health status, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing caseloads with varying degrees of complexity, adjusting therapeutic approaches as necessary to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Continued professional development through attendance at workshops, conferences, and trainings related to counseling techniques and practices.
- Built rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence in counseling sessions.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies for self-care, stress management, and emotional regulation as part of overall treatment plans.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Education
Business Communication
Mayville Central School
Mayville, NY05.1983
Timeline
Rehabilitation Counselor
Southern Tier Environments for Living
09.2014 - 08.2025
Associate Counselor
SouthernTier Environments for Living
07.2011 - 08.2025
Business Communication
Mayville Central School
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